Bathtub cover



Aug. 9, 1927. H. LEVY BATETUB COVER Fil ed May 4, 1927 Patented Aug. 9, 1927.

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HARRY LEVY, or CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

Application filed May 4,

My invention relates to appliances for covering bathtubs and the like to prevent the settling of dust and other foreign mat- .ter therein, and my main object is to provide a cover of this kind which maintains the bathtub in clean condition and therefore in readiness for immediate use at any time. a

A further object of the invention is to provide an installation for the novel cover in connection with the bathtub, so that the cover may be in a handy position at all times.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a novel housing means for the cover, in order that it may be concealed and out of the way when not in use. I

Another object of the invention is to have the cover designed on the principle of a window shade, for instant spreading upon the bathtub when desired, as well as for instant concealment when not to be used.

Another important object of the invention is'to so construct the cover installation that it will be entirely out ofthe way when the bathtub is to be used.

A final, but nevertheless significant object of the invention is to construct the same with few and simple parts, in order that it may be readily handled by any one and produced inexpensively.

lVith the above objects in view and any others that may suggest themselves from the specification and claims to follow, a better understanding of the invention may be gained by reference to the accompanying drawing, in which Figure 1 is a plan view of the novel cover as used;

Fig. 2 is a section of a typical bathtub showing the position of the coverwhen not in use; and

Fig. 3 is an enlarged longitudinal section of the main portion of the appliance.

Referring specifically to the drawing, 5 denotes a bathtub of conventional design, which has the rim rolled as indicated at 6. In applying the novel cover, I use the ends of the bathtub rim as a base for attaching the same. The cover is preferably constructed of two sheets 7 of washable duck or other substantial cloth, these sheets being adapted to issue from cylindrical housings 8 mounted on the ends of the bathtub.

1927. Serial No. 188,784.

course, easily flexed and released in case the removal of the housings is desired.

Inside of each housing is journaled a. roller 10 of the spring window shade type, on which the corresponding cover sheet 7 is wrapped. it issues through a longitudinal slot 11 in theinner side of the housing and assumes a position immediately above the bathtub rim, so that when the sheets or sections 7 have been drawn to meetat a medial point as indicated in Figure 1 they will lie upon the entire crown of the rim 6 and therefore exclude dust and dirt when the bathtub is not to be used.

In order that the cover sections 7 may be held together when extended, any suitable coupling means may be used which is capable of being readily released, if desired. However, I prefer at this time to employ the simple device more clearly illustrated in Figure 8. In this embodiment, the left-hand cover section carries a transverse tube 12, and the right-hand cover section carries a similar rod 13 from which extends a pair of spring clips or jaws 14 which are adapted to engage the tube 12 when the cover sections are assembled, holding the sections together by spring tension. The rod 13 is, of course, a reinforcing agent as well; and the tube 12 and the upper clip or aw 14L carry cooperating handles 15 for use by the attendant when the cover sections are to be assembled or separated.

It will be seen that the novel cover forms a simple and efficient means for protecting the bathtub from foreign matter. As long as the cover is in place the bathtub remains in clean condition and is therefore in readiness for immediate use in case one should desire to take a bath, without the necessity of cleaning or washing the dust, dirt or other foreign matter from the surface of the tub, especially when ones time is limited. The cover may be quickly assembled in place; yet, by a simple motion the sections may be uncoupled, in which event they will depart in the direction of their respective housings, .and become concealed therein, so that the cover will be out of the way. WVith the parts properly designed, the appliance should present a compact and neat appearance at all times, and especially when the cover sections are concealed, in which event the housing assemblies will not appear unsightly or be in the way of the occupant When the sheet is to be extended,

when the bathtub is in use, To improve the appearance of the housings and other fittings they may be enameled in. white, so as to harmonize with the appearance of the bathtub and suggest sanitation.

As a modification, I might suggest that the cover may be madein one length, so as to require but one housing. However, this is a secondary consideration, as may be many other improvements and refinements which my invention may be susceptible of; and all such improvements and-refinements which may arise in the development of the structure I desire to consider as coming within the spirit and scope of my invention as covered by the appended claims.

I claim:

1. A cover for bathtubs comprising housings mounted on opposed sections of the bathtub rim and sheets extensible from the respective housings to meet and cover the bathtub.

2. A cover for bathtubs comprising housings ren'iovably mounted on opposed sections of the bathtub rim, and sheets (570 tensible from the respective housings to meet and cover the bathtub.

3. A cover for bathtubs comprisinghoueings mounted on opposed sections of the bathtub rim, tensioned devices to secure the housings to the rim, and sheets extensibl from the respective housings to meet and cover the bathtub.

4-. A cover for bathtubs comprising housings mounted on oppose-d sections of the bathtub rim, spring clips to secure the housings to the rim, and sheets extensible from the respective housings to met and coverthe bathtub.

A cover for bathtubs comprising cylindrical. housings mounted on opposed sections of the bathtub rim, spring rollers journalerl in said housings, sheets Wound upon the rollers and extensible from the housings to meet along the level of the bathtub rim and a coupling element at the meeting site of the sheets to keep them together 6. A cover for bathtubs comprising cylindrical housings mounted on opposed sec-- tions of the bathtub rim, spring rollers join: naled in said housings, sheets Wound upon the rollers and extensible from the h0u ings to meet along the level of the bathtub rim, and cooperating coupling elements carried by the sheets along their contiguous edges.

7. A cover for bathtubs comprising cylindrical housings mounted on opposed sections of the bathtub rim, spring rollers journaled in said housings, sheets 'WOllllLl upon the rollers and extensible from the housings to meet along the level of the bathtub rim, and spring coupling elements carried by the sheets along their contiguous edges.

8. A coverfor bathtubs comprising cylindrical housings mounted on opposed sections of the bathtub rim, spring rollers journaled.

in said housings, sheets wound upon the rollers and extensible from the housings to meet along the level of the bathtub rim, a reinforcing element carried by one of the sheets, and spring aWs carried by the other to engage the said reinforcing element.

9. A cover for bathtubs comprising cylindrical housings mounted on opposed sections of the bathtub rim, spring rollers journaled in said housings, sheets Wound upon th rollers and extensible from the housings to meet along the level or the bathtub rim, :1- reint'orcing element carried by one of the sheets, spring jaws carried by the other to engage the said reinforcin element, and handles carried by thereinl orcing element and one of the spring aws respectively for :the manipulation of the sheets.

In testimony Whereo'i I aflix my signature.

HARRY LEVY. 

